In this exclusive interview with CanadianSME Small Business Magazine, we speak with Erika Oakes, Senior Project Manager at TechAlliance, about her work supporting Ontario’s tech startups. With a background in education and entrepreneurship, Erika is passionate about connecting entrepreneurs to resources and opportunities that foster growth. In this interview, she shares valuable insights on the challenges Ontario’s tech startups face, the initiatives that have made a significant impact, and how TechAlliance fosters inclusivity, community building, and access to capital. Erika also offers advice to small and medium-sized business owners navigating today’s rapidly evolving innovation economy.

An enthusiastic advocate for growth and community, Erika Oakes is the Senior Project Manager at TechAlliance. With a background in education and entrepreneurship, she combines creativity, strategic thinking, and a people-focused approach in everything she does…(Read more).

Published on July 15, 2025
Originally published by CanadianSME Small Business Magazine